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EuroWire, WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed that the United States is evaluating a range of options related to the potential acquisition of Greenland, including the possible involvement of the U.S. military, according to an official statement released Monday. The disclosure followed a briefing in which senior administration officials described the island as a matter of national security interest, citing its geographic position in the Arctic and existing U.S. defense installations on the territory. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump has directed advisers to explore both diplomatic and strategic frameworks for potential U.S. engagement with Greenland. Leavitt said that the president considers…

President Trump blocks HieFo’s $3 million Emcore deal citing national security and China links, ordering full divestment within 180 days.

MENA Newswire, NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly has approved a regular budget of $3.45 billion for 2026, concluding a series of intensive negotiations among the 193 Member States. The decision caps one of the most compressed budget cycles in the Organization’s history and aligns with the ongoing UN80 reform initiative, designed to modernize administrative and financial operations. The budget, adopted by consensus late Tuesday, will finance the UN’s three central pillars of activity: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. The approval underscores the Member States’ collective agreement on maintaining funding stability for the Organization’s core mandates amid global economic and…

LOS ANGELES, December 26, 2025: Los Angeles was placed under a severe flash flood warning late Wednesday as a powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and mudslides across Southern California, severely disrupting Christmas Eve travel and prompting multiple emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as the slow-moving system dumped several inches of rain within hours. Forecasters said up to eight inches of total rainfall could accumulate in some areas through the weekend, with conditions expected to remain hazardous due to saturated ground and continued runoff. Flooded roadways, overflowing storm drains,…

SEATTLE, December 24, 2025: Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 suspected job applications linked to North Korean operatives over the past 18 months, according to the company’s chief security officer, who detailed an escalating effort by the tech giant to counter foreign infiltration attempts targeting its global workforce. Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, said in a recent briefing that the company’s security division uncovered repeated attempts by individuals believed to be acting on behalf of North Korea to obtain employment through its remote hiring programs. The findings followed an extensive internal review that identified falsified credentials, stolen identities, and inconsistent digital…

LOS ANGELES, December 23, 2025: Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally acclaimed Call of Duty video game franchise and a prominent figure in the interactive entertainment industry, died on Sunday following a car crash in Southern California. He was 55. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Zampella was driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles on the afternoon of December 21 when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. Emergency responders pronounced Zampella dead at the scene. A passenger in the car also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities…

California faces deadly flooding after a Pacific storm kills one, floods highways, and triggers evacuations across multiple counties.

The U.S. Senate voted 77–20 to approve a $900.6 billion defense policy bill funding Pentagon programs for fiscal 2026.

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…