Thailand authorities made a startling discovery when they busted open lifesize Transformer robot statues and retrieved over 700 pounds of ketamine. “Currently, we are facing a drug trafficking problem with transnational crime networks hidden in all regions, using Thailand as a base
Croatian conservative leader Andrej Plenkovic was appointed prime minister-designate for a third consecutive term. Plenkovic’s ruling Croatian Democratic Union party formed a coalition with the far-right Homeland Movement party for a parliamentary majority. For the first time in years, Croatia’s government will
Service dogs bring joy to kids A team of labradors spread the love with cuddles to both patients and staff at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. In Canoas, Brazil, hundreds of volunteers have established a temporary dog shelter in
An upcoming Ukraine peace summit, ostensibly the most ambitious bid in years by neutral Switzerland to mediate a major conflict, is instead showing how Swiss economic and security interests increasingly align with Western Europe over Russia. This is the view of both
The World Health Organization and global leaders have acknowledged the need for improvement in pandemic responses. Efforts are underway to finalize a pandemic treaty to establish guidelines for future pandemic responses. There are concerns about the lack of consequences for countries that
Israel continues a missile strike on the city of Rafah, Hamas’ last stronghold in Gaza, after ceasefire talks with the terrorist regime once again fell apart. During negotiation efforts in Cairo, Egypt, Hamas reportedly demanded an initial 12-week ceasefire, double the
Israeli Ambassador Herzog has criticized the premature disclosure of the U.S. decision to withhold weapons. He condemned the U.S. pause on arms supplies, saying it sends the wrong message to adversaries and strains U.S.-Israel relations. Israeli officials say that any operation in
The U.S. congressional committee on China has directed the Georgia Institute of Technology to provide details of its collaboration with Tianjin University. Tianjin University is a Chinese institution facing U.S. government restrictions due to alleged ties to the country’s military. Tianjin University
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced a Cabinet reshuffle to replace four ministers running for the European Parliament. The reshuffle aims to bring new energy into Tusk’s government, which has been implementing significant reforms since last December. Tusk voiced the need
Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister. Mishustin and other technocrats in the Cabinet are credited with sustaining a stable economic performance despite Western sanctions. Most Cabinet members in Russia are expected to retain their positions. Russian
One of the suspects believed to be connected to the murders of two Australian brothers and an American, who were on a surfing trip in Mexico, allegedly admitted to his girlfriend that he killed all three, according to her. During a court