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Graphic Autopsy Photos Of Tupac Shakur’s Body Shown At Las Vegas Murder Trial After Some Family Members Leave Court
UNITED STATES: Graphic Autopsy Photos Of Tupac Shakur’s Body Shown At Las Vegas Murder Trial After Some Family Members Leave Court Prosecutors showed photos from Tupac Shakur’s autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with orchestrating the 1996…
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Politics
America Just Hit Canada with 50 Percent Tariffs and the Trade War is Coming Home
The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after negotiations failed. Canada. Not China. Not Iran. Not a strategic adversary. Canada. America’s largest trading partner. The country that shares the world’s longest
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Politics
US War with Iran Has Burned Through Missile Stockpiles and Allies are Worried
The Wall Street Journal reports that America’s war against Iran has drained its stockpiles of vital missile interceptors. European and Asian allies are now questioning whether Washington can defend them if conflicts break out on multiple fronts. The Pentagon denies there is
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Politics
Iran Just Let Iraqi Tankers Through Hormuz and Trump’s Claims Look Ridiculous
Has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The approval followed repeated requests from Baghdad during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s visit to Iraq. This is a significant development for Iraq. Oil
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Germany Investigates Suspected Russian-Linked Weapons Cache Near Berlin
Authorities are investigating a secret weapons cache discovered in a forest near Berlin, amid suspicions that the stash could be connected to Russian intelligence operations and preparations for violent attacks inside Germany. The cache was discovered in Brandenburg last year and reportedly contained two handguns…
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Politics
USS George Washington Arrives in Arabian Sea as U.S. Escalates Pressure on Iran
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea, joining American naval forces in the region as Washington prepares a major new round of economic pressure against Iran. The carrier is expected to replace the USS Abraham
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Politics
Russia Reportedly Receives North Korea’s Hwasong-11C Ballistic Missiles
Reportedly received its first shipment of North Korea’s Hwasong-11C ballistic missiles, also designated KN-30, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The Hwasong-11C is a heavier development of North Korea’s Hwasong-11 missile family, which includes the KN-23 series. The system is designed as a short-range ballistic missile
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Politics
Israel Defense Minister Katz Warns Erdoğan: “Israel Will Not Allow Any Entity to Threaten Its Security”
Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a sharp warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan amid escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey. Katz said Israel would not allow any entity to threaten its security and urged Erdoğan not
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Politics
NATO Members Plan Hormuz Mission Without Official Alliance Involvement
NATO’s top commander has convened a videoconference with interested allies to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting happened on August 19 at the chief of defence level. The goal is to secure freedom of navigation through the waterway. The alliance is being careful…
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Politics
Dr M’membe Calls on Citizens to Step Back and Stay Calm
Dear fellow citizens, compatriots, I come to you with a very troubled heart. I have been around for more than six decades, but I have never experienced tensions and divisions like this. Despair and helplessness are starting to set in. People don’t seem
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Politics
Why Zumani Zimba Does Not Want Mundubile to Petition the 2026 Presidential Results
Guest Article by Marvin Chola According to News Diggers, Tonse Alliance Secretary General Dr Chris Zumani Zimba believes Brian Mundubile would be making a “big mistake” by petitioning the 2026 presidential election results, which saw President Hakainde Hichilema declared the winner. Mundubile
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Politics
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…
