Archive for October 28, 2024
Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales claims his car was shot at in attempted assassination
Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claimed he survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after unidentified men opened fire on his car. He was not injured in the alleged attack that quickly became the latest flashpoint in a power struggle between the ex-leader and his protégé-turned-rival, current President Luis Arce. Morales, 65, blamed President Arce’s…
Read MorePresident Joe Biden scheduled to visit Baltimore on Tuesday
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Baltimore on Tuesday, October 29. The 46th President of the United States plans to discuss how his Investing in America agenda is helping to rebuild infrastructure, tackle the climate change crisis, and create good-paying union jobs, according to officials. The details regarding the location and time of his…
Read MoreRussian strikes damage critical infrastructure in north, central Ukraine
Parts of two Ukrainian regions were without power after Russian air strikes damaged local infrastructure, energy officials said on Monday. National grid operator Ukrenergo said it was forced to implement emergency cuts in parts of the northeastern Sumy and central Poltava regions following overnight attacks by Russian forces. Kyiv’s air force said it had destroyed…
Read MoreIran says it will ‘use all available tools’ to respond to Israel’s attack
Tehran will “use all available tools” to respond to Israel’s weekend attack on military targets in Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. Iran previously played down Israel’s air attack on Saturday, saying it caused only limited damage, while U.S. President Joe Biden called for a halt to escalation that has raised…
Read MoreResistance Forces Push Military Regime Close To Brink In Myanmar
Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of territory and inspiring others to attack around the country. The military’s control had seemed firmly ensconced with vast superiority in troops and firepower, plus material support…
Read MoreChinese hackers said to have collected audio of American calls
Chinese state-affiliated hackers have collected audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures, according to three people familiar with the matter. Those whose calls have been intercepted include an unnamed Trump campaign adviser, said one of the people. The hackers are said to be part of a Chinese government-affiliated group that American researchers have…
Read MoreOne killed, dozens injured in truck ramming at Israeli bus stop
One person was killed and dozens were injured on Sunday when a truck struck a bus stop at a major intersection near Tel Aviv in central Israel in what police said they suspected was a terrorist attack. Israeli police said about 40 people were injured to varying degrees, including some seriously, and were taken to…
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