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Harris Criticizes Trump, Warns Of Broken U.S. Political System

Harris Criticizes Trump, Warns Of Broken U.S. Political System

December 15, 2025 5:41 pm

Kamala Harris tells DNC Americans feel betrayed, calls for systemic reform, and urges Democrats to plan beyond Trump and 2026 midterms.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a pointed critique of both political parties during a speech Friday to the Democratic National Committee, warning that Americans feel abandoned by their institutions.

Addressing party members, Harris described the American dream as increasingly out of reach for millions, citing rising costs of food, housing, transportation, and energy. She directly challenged claims by President Donald Trump’s administration that an affordability crisis does not exist, calling it “a Democratic hoax” according to her critics.

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Netanyahu: Blames Australia Policy After Deadly Bondi Attack

Netanyahu: Blames Australia Policy After Deadly Bondi Attack

December 15, 2025 4:10 pm

Israeli Prime Minister says recognition of a Palestinian state fueled anti-Semitism, as Australia probes a terror shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized Australia’s government following a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, accusing Canberra of fostering an atmosphere that enabled anti-Semitic violence.

In a statement issued after the shooting at Bondi Beach, Netanyahu said he had warned Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this year that recognizing a Palestinian state would, in his words, “pour fuel on the anti-Semitic fire.” He added that “history will not forgive hesitation and

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Musk: Says Public Appearances Risky After Kirk Killing Shock

Musk: Says Public Appearances Risky After Kirk Killing Shock

December 15, 2025 3:24 pm

Tech billionaire Musk, cites security fears after Charlie Kirk was shot dead at a campus event, as political violence raises alarm across the United States.

Elon Musk says the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sharply altered his sense of personal safety, underscoring what he described as a growing climate of political violence in the United States.

Speaking on The Katie Miller Podcast, the Tesla and SpaceX chief said he now avoids public appearances, citing heightened security risks following Kirk’s killing earlier this year. Musk said even brief encounters with strangers have become fraught with danger.

“These days, especially …

Brown Shooting Search Resumes After Lead Falls Apart

Brown Shooting Search Resumes After Lead Falls Apart

December 15, 2025 3:16 pm

Authorities renewed their search on Sunday for the gunman who killed two students and wounded nine others at Brown University, after investigators released a previously detained “person of interest” and acknowledged the case had shifted direction.

At an evening press conference, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said there was “no basis” to hold the individual, adding that evidence now points elsewhere. Police declined to explain why the person was initially detained, and said they were no longer naming him publicly.

The attack unfolded Saturday afternoon in a classroom at the Holley Engineering Building, where students were gathered during exam …

Jimmy Lai Convicted In Hong Kong Security Law Trial

Jimmy Lai Convicted In Hong Kong Security Law Trial

December 15, 2025 2:35 pm

A Hong Kong court on Monday convicted pro-democracy publisher and tycoon Jimmy Lai of colluding with foreign forces, delivering one of the most consequential verdicts under the city’s national security law and deepening concerns over the erosion of civil liberties in the former British colony.

Lai, 78, a British citizen and founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been detained since December 2020. He pleaded not guilty to all charges but now faces the possibility of life imprisonment, with sentencing expected early next year.

In a sweeping judgment, the court ruled that Lai had used his newspaper and international contacts …

Burkina Faso: Grants Asylum For Benin Coup Plot Leader Tigri

Burkina Faso: Grants Asylum For Benin Coup Plot Leader Tigri

December 14, 2025 8:38 am

Ouagadougou confirms protection for Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri after Benin foils a military takeover, deepening regional tensions and raising fresh extradition questions.

Burkina Faso has granted political asylum to Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, identified by Beninese authorities as the central figure behind a recently foiled coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, according to an official statement from President Ibrahim Traoré.

The decision places Burkina Faso at the center of a growing diplomatic dispute in West Africa, as Benin seeks the arrest and extradition of officers accused of attempting to seize power by force.

President Traoré said the move was …

U.S. Government Freezes Immigration For 19 Travel-Ban Nations

Trump Administration Halts Visas, Green Cards For 19 Nations

December 14, 2025 8:05 am

U.S. halts processing of visas, green cards, and naturalization for nationals from previously restricted countries citing national security concerns.

Trump administration has paused immigration proceedings for nationals from 19 countries, affecting even applicants in the final stages of U.S. citizenship, according to a December 2, 2025, memo from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The freeze covers countries previously targeted by President Trump’s travel bans, issued earlier this year. Twelve nations—including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen—face full travel restrictions, while seven others, such as Cuba, Sierra Leone, and Venezuela, face partial restrictions. The USCIS document labels these countries

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US: Elon Musk Accuses Omar Of ‘Treason’ Over Somalia Remarks

Elon Musk Accuse Omar Of Treason, Questionable Loyalty In US

December 14, 2025 7:35 am

U.S. Billionaire Elon Musk, questions loyalty of Somali-American Rep. Ilhan Omar and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani amid resurfaced video and Trump’s criticism.

Elon Musk has accused Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of “treason” over 2024 remarks in which she promised to safeguard Somali interests while representing Minnesota’s Somali community, sparking renewed debate over dual loyalties and immigrant representation in U.S. politics.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO highlighted a video on X, in which Omar addressed constituents in the Twin Cities, home to the largest Somali population outside Africa. In the clip, she assured supporters that the U.S. government would act in accordance …

Nigerian Government And France Aligns To Modernize Tax Systems

Nigeria And French Authorities Aligns To Modernize Tax Systems

December 14, 2025 6:50 am

Nigeria partners with France to enhance tax collection, compliance, and technology, aiming to strengthen revenue administration and enforcement.

Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with France to modernize its tax administration and improve compliance monitoring, officials announced Wednesday December 10, 2025.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was finalized on December 10, 2025, between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and France’s Directorate Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP). The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria’s tax system through digital transformation, technology transfer, and professional development for tax officials.

Key areas of cooperation include advanced compliance management, improved taxpayer services, and the implementation …

U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Oil Theft

U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Oil Theft

December 14, 2025 6:16 am

United States Coast Guard and Navy intercept Nigerian-based supertanker suspected of crude theft, illegal flag use, and transnational crime networks.

United States Coast Guard, in coordination with the U.S. Navy, has seized the Nigerian-owned supertanker Skipper amid allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and involvement in transnational criminal activities, authorities said.

The 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), identified by IMO Number 9304667, is reportedly owned and managed by Nigeria-based Thomarose Global Ventures Ltd., though its registered ownership is listed under Triton Navigation Corp., headquartered in the Marshall Islands. At the time of interception, the vessel was illegally flying the

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Nigerian Government Fully Arms Forest Guards Against Banditry

Nigerian Government Fully Arms Forest Guards Against Banditry

December 13, 2025 1:20 pm

President Tinubu authorizes armed forest guards to counter kidnappings, banditry and illegal mining as Nigeria decentralizes security nationwide now.

Nigeria’s government has approved the arming of forest guards nationwide, a significant change in the country’s internal security strategy as authorities intensify efforts to curb banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining in remote areas.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the decision during a Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, citing persistent insecurity across several regions and the growing use of forests as operational bases by criminal groups. The move marks a clear expansion of the role of forest guards, who have traditionally …

China-Japan Tensions Escalate After Fighter Jet Radar Incident

China-Japan Tensions Escalate After Fighter Jet Radar Incident

December 12, 2025 10:31 am

China accuses Japan of military threats after J-15 jets locked radar on F-15s; Japan calls the action dangerous, lodging formal protests.

China and Japan are locked in heightened tensions following a reported radar incident over international waters near Japan’s Okinawa islands. Japanese officials say Chinese J-15 fighter jets twice aimed fire-control radar at Japanese F-15s on December 6, 2025, prompting formal protests from Tokyo.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the incident as “extremely regrettable” and “dangerous,” asserting that Japanese aircraft maintained a safe distance throughout their mission. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara added that Japan denied China’s accusations that …

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