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Investigators are examining whether criminal negligence played a role in the avalanche that killed at least eight people during a guided backcountry ski trip in California, but emphasized it is too early to determine whether any charges are warranted, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said. The slide, which struck a group near Castle Peak outside Truckee, was the deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years. The sheriff’s office said in a written statement that, in addition to the coroner’s death investigations, it is conducting a…

MOGADISHU — Analysis U.S. Africa Command signaled a broader play in Somalia that reaches beyond counterterrorism. Lt. Gen. John Brennan, AFRICOM’s deputy commander, said Washington’s presence and operations could extend into trade and investment, citing untapped Somali resources on land and offshore. His framing underscores a shift: pairing security assistance with private capital to help stabilize a country long defined by conflict and commercial risk. Brennan argued that chronic insecurity has kept Somalis from benefiting…

U.S. clears $9 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia valued at an estimated $9 billion, the Pentagon said Friday. The package centers on 730 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, known as PAC-3 MSE, with Lockheed Martin named as the principal contractor. In its announcement, the Pentagon said the proposed sale will not alter the military balance…

Pentagon puts 1,500 Alaska soldiers on alert for possible deployment to Minnesota amid immigration protests The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota as protests mount over a deportation crackdown and the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, two U.S. officials said. The U.S. Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case unrest escalates in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, the officials…

DOJ finds more than a million additional Epstein documents, pushing full release back by weeks The U.S. Justice Department has identified more than a million additional documents potentially tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, delaying a full release of records for weeks as officials carry out legally required redactions to protect victims, the department said. The disclosure, made in a statement and echoed in a Justice Department social media post on Tuesday, further complicates a congressionally mandated…

Lawmakers Warn of Risks to Draft 2026 National Budget Targets Lawmakers are raising alarms about the ambitious US$1.2 billion target of the Draft 2026 National Budget, insisting that without key reforms, these goals remain at risk of being unmet. This budget, the largest proposed under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration, signifies a bold expansion in government spending. It emphasizes funding for social projects, civil service restructuring, infrastructure investment, and governance reforms. However, lawmakers…

Recently, when European Union officials visited Washington, they were met with an eye-opening presentation from Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve. He showcased a striking chart that compared American productivity over four decades against that of the European Union. This graph illustrated that the United States has enjoyed a solid increase in productivity at 2%, while the European Union lagged behind with just 1% growth. As Mr. Powell shared with a Senate committee, "The striking disparity in income and…

Imagine a world where panic buttons for poll workers, tactical teams stationed on rooftops, and the National Guard on alert become the norm. Well, that’s the scene in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Tensions are running high, prompting unprecedented security measures for Election Day. Fears of civil disturbances, potential election fraud, and violence aimed at election workers have sent the nation into a heightened state of alert. States like Oregon, Washington, and Nevada have officially called in the…

In Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, there’s been a whirlwind of pushback against the prospect of President Emmerson Mnangagwa extending his tenure past 2028. Despite his firm assertions that he wishes to serve only two terms, the internal dynamics within his party are growing increasingly fractious. Some factions are fervently calling for a change in the Constitution, seeking to abolish term limits altogether. Dubbed the ED2030 campaign, this slogan has not only kept the populace of Zimbabwe brimming with apprehension, but…

IDF Investigates Potential Death of Hamas Leader The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are currently examining reports suggesting that a prominent Hamas figure may have been killed recently. This development has fueled intense speculation and concern throughout the region. Sources indicate that the incident could significantly alter the ongoing conflict dynamics. In the midst of ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, the IDF’s investigation aims to verify these claims. As tensions escalate, the potential demise of a…