Eyal Zamir sworn in as new IDF chief of staff, faces critical security challenges on multiple fronts
Eyal Zamir was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today at the Defense Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following his promotion to lieutenant-general during a command changeover ceremony led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Zamir was appointed to replace outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, who […]
Britain Bows to Sharia: Labour MPs Push to Criminalize Photos of Muslim Women Without Hijabs
Labour Party MPs are falling all over themselves in Britain to have the nation bow before Shariah. They are proposing that any picture of a Muslim woman without her hijab (Shariah head covering) should be treated as a crime akin to revenge porn or some such nonsense. This comes from the Commons’ Women and Equalities […]
Severe floods hit Indonesia, weather modification underway to reduce rainfall
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall from March 2 to March 5, 2025, affected multiple regions in Indonesia, resulting in one fatality, submerging homes, displacing thousands, and damaging infrastructure. Weather modification operations began on March 4 to reduce rainfall, with interventions set to continue until March 8 and potentially resume on March 11 if needed.
Russia offers to mediate US-Iran nuclear dispute amid warming ties between Washington and Moscow
The Russian government has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran on issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and its support for militant groups, including Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas –organizations that are hostile to the United States and openly advocate for Israel’s destruction. The Russian offer comes amid improved relations between Moscow […]
McDonald’s Gives Its Restaurants an AI Makeover
McDonald’s is giving its 43,000 restaurants a technology makeover, starting with internet-connected kitchen equipment, artificial intelligence-enabled drive-throughs and AI-powered tools for managers. The goal? To drive better experiences for its customers and workers who today contend with issues ranging from broken machines to wrong orders, according to Brian Rice, the Chicago-based burger giant’s chief information […]
France to Open Talks to Extend Nuclear Shield for Europe
President Emmanuel Macron said he’ll enter into talks to use France’s nuclear capabilities to defend European allies, in the latest push by a European country to establish strategic security as the US reduces its footprint on the continent. “Our nuclear deterrent protects us,” Macron said in a televised address Wednesday. “I have decided to open […]
Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights who decades ago upset leaders in his own party when he defied state law and issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples, suggested Democrats were in the wrong in allowing transgender athletes to participate in female college and youth sports. “I think it’s an issue of fairness, […]