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US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as the “border czar” for his next administration. Known for supporting Trump’s strict “zero tolerance” immigration policy, Homan will oversee all border-related matters, including the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security. Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump praised Homan’s expertise, stating he …

Australia experienced an unprecedented surge of over 1.1 million lightning strikes on Sunday, largely impacting central Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, according to Weatherzone’s lightning tracker. A vast band of storms swept across the region, filling the sky with lightning that surprised experts due to the unusual intensity. In Uluru, an astonishing 719,068 lightning strikes were recorded across an 800-kilometer …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that imposing tariffs or trade barriers on Canadian goods would not only damage Canada’s economy but also negatively impact American workers and jobs, as detailed in a Bloomberg report. Speaking at a press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau highlighted the deep economic integration between Canada and the United States, emphasizing their closely linked supply …

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shined with a goal and two assists, leading his team to a confident 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday in the Premier League. The victory marked a successful farewell for Ruud van Nistelrooy, managing his final game as United’s interim boss. Since Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on October 28, United, temporarily led by Van …

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon during a joint summit with the Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday, where leaders renewed support for a Palestinian state. This summit, held in Riyadh over a year into the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader regional tensions, offered a platform to signal the …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi has urged Hezbollah to reflect on the ongoing war with Israel, describing its devastating impact on Lebanon. He emphasized that Hezbollah should consider the lessons from a conflict that has led to the displacement of 1.5 million Lebanese, claimed thousands of lives, and injured tens of thousands. Al-Rahi highlighted that while this destruction continues, Lebanon has …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has reportedly stated that Israel is behaving “as if we have lost the war, but we have not been defeated.” According to sources cited by Al-Arabiya, Berri emphasized that the fighting is still ongoing and that Israel is facing its own losses on the battlefield. The sources further indicated that Berri is committed to carrying out …

Qatar’s recent decision to suspend its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas has dashed hopes for a truce in the Gaza conflict and a possible hostage release deal. Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. base in the Middle East and Hamas’s political office, had been key in facilitating indirect talks since the October 7 attack on Israel. These negotiations represented …