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New Orleans Attack Perpetrator: Details on His Previous Employment The FBI has disclosed new details regarding Shams al-Din Jabbar, the suspected perpetrator of the tragic ramming incident in New Orleans, USA, which resulted in the death of 15 people and injured dozens more. Special Agent Alithia Duncan of the FBI stated in a press conference, “What I can say is that this individual was a member of the military.” Special Agent Duncan further noted, “He was honorably discharged from the military, but we are working to gather all the information regarding this matter.” Investigators in New Orleans found two hand…

Yoav Gallant Reviews His Military and Political Service After Resigning from the Israeli Knesset On Wednesday, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced his resignation from the Knesset while affirming his continued membership in Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party. In a statement broadcast by Israeli television channels, Gallant reviewed his years of military and political service, emphasizing his role in weakening the military capabilities of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. He also took responsibility for the period leading up to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing war, as noted by “The Times of Israel.” Gallant reiterated his belief…

Elon Musk Reveals Details on Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has suggested that the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday might have been an act of terrorism. In a post on his official X account, Musk stated, “It appears likely to be an act of terrorism.” He further clarified that the explosion was caused by “very large fireworks and/or a bomb placed in the bed of the rented Cybertruck,” emphasizing that the incident was “unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive…

Russia Responds to Allegations of Interfering in U.S. Elections On Tuesday, Moscow denied allegations that it had attempted to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections. A spokesperson from the Russian Embassy in Washington responded via email, stating, “Russia has not interfered, and will not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.” The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups accused of being linked to Iranian and Russian “malign influence” operations targeting American voters with disinformation ahead of this year’s elections. U.S. Treasury officials announced these sanctions on Tuesday, claiming that the two organizations sought to sow…

The Fate of Minorities in Syria: Betting on the Seriousness of New Leaders’ Statements With the escalation of political and military movements in Syria, discussions about a “new Syria” aiming for a civil state that respects the rights of all citizens are on the rise, amidst concerns about the fate of minorities. Statements from new leaders, including Ahmad al-Sharaa, known as “Abu Mohammed al-Jolani,” the head of the new administration in Syria, reflect a desire to build an inclusive political system. However, questions remain about this system’s ability to meet the aspirations of all Syrians, including minorities. Al-Sharaa stated that…

New Year Celebrations in Germany: One Death and 330 Arrests The German police arrested around 330 individuals during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the streets of Berlin, mainly due to the hazardous use of fireworks, as reported by the police on Wednesday. Officials described the night as a security success despite the arrests. According to the police, most of the arrests were related to violations of laws concerning the use of fireworks or weapons. It’s worth noting that fireworks are banned in certain streets in Berlin, and they can only be ignited on New Year’s Eve from 6:00 PM until…

American billionaire Elon Musk raises several questions American billionaire Elon Musk has triggered numerous questions by changing his handle on the X platform to “Kekius Maximus” on Tuesday. This new moniker seems to blend elements of far-right symbolism, a meme-based cryptocurrency, and one of the characters from the film “Gladiator.” Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who has become one of President-elect Donald Trump’s key advisors, also updated his profile picture to an image of Pepe the Frog. This cartoon character was notably associated with the far-right during Trump’s first term and was labeled as a “hate symbol” by the…

Impacts of Stopping Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on Europe Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on Wednesday that halting gas transit through Ukraine would have a “severe” impact on European Union countries rather than Russia. Fico, known for his pro-Russian stance, has repeatedly warned that stopping the gas flow would cost Slovakia hundreds of millions of euros due to lost transit fees and increased gas import costs from alternative sources. This cessation is also expected to lead to higher gas and electricity prices across Europe. Contrastingly, the European Commission downplayed the impact of stopping Russian gas exports to Europe…

Chinese Hackers Breached US Treasury, Stole Documents Chinese state-sponsored hackers have breached the US Treasury Department earlier this month, stealing documents from its workstations, according to a letter to lawmakers obtained by Reuters. This incident is being labeled as a “major incident.” The hackers managed to compromise a third-party cybersecurity service provider, gaining access to unclassified documents. After being alerted by the cybersecurity firm BeyondTrust, the Treasury Department is now collaborating with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI to assess the impact of the breach. This comes on the heels of reports about an extensive…

Yemeni Missiles Reveal Major Flaws in Israeli Defense Systems Yemeni missiles launched towards Israel have exposed significant failures in Tel Aviv’s sophisticated air defense systems, according to military expert Brigadier General Elias Hanna. This failure indicates deficiencies in both the air defense systems and the American THAAD system, which are supposed to handle and intercept these missiles before they reach Israel, a scenario that did not occur in many attacks, as per Hanna’s analysis. The Israeli military radio confirmed intercepting two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Monday evening, stating one was intercepted within Israeli airspace, which was refuted by…