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F-16 fighter jets: Biden will let allies deliver warplanes in big Kyiv boost

The US will allow its Western partners to provide Ukraine with modern combat jets, including F-16s. President Joe Biden "informed his G7 counterparts" of the decision on Friday, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan stated that US troops will also educate Ukrainian pilots in the use of the...

After Title 42 restrictions ended, US-Mexico border migrant “encounters” dropped sharply.

Migrants will be denied entry if they don't apply online or claim asylum in a transit nation. Since Title 42 limitations were lifted last week, US-Mexico border "encounters" have dropped significantly. Title 42 permitted U.S. authorities to return migrants to Mexico without allowing them to request asylum. Its purpose was to...

FBI charges man with stealing Dorothy’s Wizard of Oz slippers.

US prosecutors have charged a man with stealing the iconic red footwear worn by Judy Garland's Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939). After being stolen from a museum in August 2005, the valuable shoes were discovered during an FBI operation in 2018, but no arrests were made at the...

Self-driving vehicle secrets stolen by ex-Apple engineer

Almost five years after fleeing to China, a former Apple engineer has been charged with hijacking the company's self-driving car technology. Weibao Wang, age 35, is accused by prosecutors of obtaining thousands of files containing confidential information while working covertly for an unnamed Chinese company. The indictment contains six counts of...

US convoy ambush in Anambra kills four.

According to local police, a US convoy was attacked by gunmen in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four persons. Two of the fatalities of Tuesday's attack in the state of Anambra reportedly worked for the US consulate, while the other two were police officers. The attackers...

Pakistanis have the right to protest peacefully

Monday, the United States stated that the people of Pakistan have the right to protest. But that they must refrain from violence. Vedant Patel, US State Department spokesperson, did not address Imran Khan's incarceration last week during an afternoon news briefing. However, he did state that all arrests should adhere...

Iran “threats” prompt US Gulf “defensive posture”

John Kirby, a spokesman for the White House, said on Friday that the Pentagon will strengthen its defensive posture in the Gulf region because Iran has increased its attacks on commercial shipping in recent months. In the past two years, Iran has "harassed, attacked, or interfered with the navigational rights"...

US wants Pakistan, not a party or candidate.

The US wants to work with a strong, prosperous Pakistan, not a political party or candidate. During a news briefing on Thursday afternoon in Washington, a spokesperson for the US Department of State refused to speculate on the impact of the current political crisis on the security of Pakistan's nuclear...

Title 42 limitations end, sending thousands of migrants to US border.

Title 42 was a law that permitted the United States to restrict entry to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. To encourage migrants to enter the country legally, stricter restrictions will soon be implemented. As a result of the amendments to Title 42, thousands of migrants have made their way...

Tucker Carlson to return to Twitter after Fox News firing.

The controversial TV personality was abruptly taken off air last month shortly after Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit for $787.5m in which Mr. Carlson was implicated. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson intends to relaunch his show on Twitter, risking a battle with the news outlet that he remains...

Texas mall shooting: Officials investigate gunman’s far-right ties.

The federal government is investigating whether the shooter who killed eight people, including children, at a retail mall in Dallas had far-right ties. The assailant, who was shot and killed at the scene by a police officer, has been identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. During the assault, he donned a clothing...

Security officer and Indian engineer are among the deceased in Texas

A young security officer and an Indian engineer were among those killed in a mall shooting near Dallas, Texas, on Saturday. Eight persons, including children, were killed and seven were injured in the attack. The perpetrator, aged 33, was shot and slain by a nearby officer responding to an unrelated call. The...

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Is your four-digit PIN on the list of most and least common?

Thousands of individuals fall victim to cyberattacks and hoaxes annually, so one might expect them to be more vigilant about their PINs and passwords. Nevertheless, Information is Beautiful's examination of compromised databases reveals that individuals continue to employ standard PINs to safeguard critical data.  Remarkably, '1234' remains the prevailing PIN, comprising nearly 11 percent of the ones examined.

Emergency action taken to reduce jail overcrowding in England

Due to a shortage of jail cells, individuals in police custody may be held there while their bail hearings are postponed or even spent in prison, pending trial. The Ministry of Justice has initiated an emergency measure to address the issue of prison overcrowding in England. Defendants in police custody will not be transferred to magistrates' courts for bail hearings as part of Operation Early Dawn if there is insufficient capacity in jail cells upon remand into custody.

The eight red flag statements cripplingly insecure males say

Your partner is tremendously insecure if the relationship appears fraught with misfortune, and you feel held accountable for each disagreement. At this time, psychologists have identified eight red flags that may go unnoticed but are certain indicators that your companion lacks confidence in you and your relationship. These are indications of phrases that may cause you to question your judgment, such as "you're too sensitive" or "but" following an "I'm sorry" statement.

Zimbabweans, smugglers anxious, monitor South Africa’s election

A Toyota Hilux with South African license plates stops and honks its horn along the roadside in Nkwana hamlet, Matabeleland South province, Zimbabwe. As she approaches the vehicle, the driver hands an older woman a parcel containing groceries, a blanket, and a small envelope containing an unspecified amount of cash. "Malaika" is the Ndebele term for the cross-border drivers transporting goods from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Thulani Ncube, 42, is the driver, whose real name we withholds to safeguard his privacy. He delivers supplies to villagers in the frontier region every two weeks, most of which are smuggled.