Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist recently freed from jail in a high-profile prisoner swap, has vowed to continue his political activism against President Vladimir Putin from abroad. However, he expressed deep anger at being deported against his will. Yashin, who was imprisoned in 2022 for criticizing Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, stated that he had
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The recent release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan by Russia marks a significant milestone in international diplomacy. These two individuals, along with Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and British-Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, were freed as part of a major, multinational swap of two dozen prisoners. President Joe Biden,
Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men charged with plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by al-Qaeda have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The terms of the plea deals for the three men, who have been in custody since 2003, were not released,
Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris made a bold promise to tackle high consumer prices and hidden fees in an effort to lower costs for consumers. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters in Atlanta, Harris announced her plans to crack down on “junk fees” that companies often use to pad their profits. This commitment to
The recent settlement between Meta and the state of Texas, resulting in a payment of $1.4 billion, sheds light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the tech giant. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in February 2022, alleging that the company had captured and utilized the biometric data of
In a recent meeting in Tokyo, Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, commonly known as the “Quad,” gathered to discuss crucial issues related to maritime security and the development of cyber defenses. The discussions revolved around the reshaping of the region and the challenges posed by an evolving security environment. The
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a bold statement regarding Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea during a recent summit. He criticized China for its “escalating and unlawful actions” against U.S. ally, the Philippines. Blinken also acknowledged the successful completion of a resupply mission by the Philippines to troops at a disputed shoal,
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama made a historic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president in a short video released by the Harris campaign. The video, which shows the Obamas congratulating Harris over the phone, signifies a strong show of support for the Democratic vice president. This endorsement is particularly significant as
The Senate is gearing up for a crucial vote on groundbreaking legislation aimed at safeguarding children online. This legislation, set for a vote on Thursday, marks the most significant regulation of the tech industry in over a decade. With bipartisan support and strong backing from 69 co-sponsors, the Senate is on track to pass the
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to a joint meeting of Congress has stirred up a significant amount of controversy, leading to the absence of Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers. Despite being Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress, with the last one occurring in March 2015, this year’s speech