The most – and least – surprising votes from a historic year of elections
2024 was the year of the vote. More than 60 countries – home to nearly half the planet’s population – selected their leaders. In the history of democracy, it is…
Christians in Middle East celebrate Christmas under the shadow of instability and war
When Islamist rebels swept through Syria’s second largest city in an operation that would eventually culminate in the ouster of the brutal Assad regime, Christians were given assurances that their…
Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90
(AP) — Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence,…
Drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons
One of Colombia’s infamous drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year…
Johnson allies urge Trump to intervene as messy speaker battle threatens to delay 2024 certification
Allies of Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., are urging President-elect Trump to publicly reaffirm support for the House GOP leader to avoid a messy, protracted battle that could delay the certification…
Iran recruiting children to attack Israeli targets across Europe amid setbacks: report
Iran has recruited young children to commit attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe, a new trend amid several blows to Iranian proxies in recent months and dwindling influence…
NATO leaders predict era of 2% defense spending ‘probably history’ as Trump reportedly floats higher target
A group of four NATO leaders and a representative from the European Union on Sunday said they agreed it was time to invest more in defense spending as Russia remains…
Iran’s weakened position could lead it to pursue nuclear weapon, Biden national security adviser warns
The White House is concerned that Iran’s weakened position will prompt the regime to pursue a nuclear weapon, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan is coordinating with the Trump team…
Drag shows, Arabic Sesame Street, lonely rats: GOP senator details how Biden spent $1T on ‘government waste’
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is calling out the Biden administration for spending over a trillion taxpayer dollars on ‘government waste’ this year, including on a bearded lady cabaret show, Arabic…
Trump could face renewed ISIS threat in Syria as Turkey goes after US ally
Concerns over a resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria remain heightened following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and an increase in attacks targeting U.S.-aligned Syrian Democratic Forces…